Research progress of alveolar ridge preservation

Alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) could reduce the amount of required bone graft and the complexity of the augmentation procedure during the consequent implant placement. Although ARP is an effective way to reduce bone resorption, there is still controversy about the surgical method and timing of surgery. This article systematically reviewed ARP procedure in terms of material selection, clinical procedure, clinical efficacy, prognostic factors, treatment decision trees, and postoperative complications.